Bachelor’s Degrees in Finance
Education Levels of Finance Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 46,141 people earned their bachelor's degree in finance. This makes it the 6th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in finance at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 46,141 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,796 |
| Graduate Certificate | 501 |
| Basic Certificate | 272 |
| Associate Degree | 154 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 78 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 30 |
Earnings of Finance Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for finance majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in finance. About 72.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 33,549 |
| Women | 12,592 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of finance bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3,601 |
| Black or African American | 2,011 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,589 |
| White | 28,923 |
| International Students | 3,135 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2,882 |
Most Popular Finance Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 685 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in finance. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for finance students seekinga bachelor's degree is Baruch College. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,006 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from Baruch. About 35% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 767 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from Ohio State. About 26% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Florida International University. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 694 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from FIU. Of these students, 39% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Alabama comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in finance. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 615 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from UA. Of these students, 27% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in finance. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 607 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 23% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in finance. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 557 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from Florida State. Of these students, 28% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of South Carolina - Columbia. Roughly 35,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 553 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from UofSC. Of these students, 27% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Georgia is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in finance. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 519 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from UGA. Of these students, 29% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of South Florida - Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in finance. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 446 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from USF Tampa. Of these students, 31% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Houston comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in finance. Each year, around 47,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 442 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from UH. Of these students, 34% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Central Florida. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 408 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from UCF. Of these students, 23% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - Northridge comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in finance. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 399 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from CSUN. About 33% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in finance. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 393 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from ASU - Tempe. About 23% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Arkansas. Each year, around 27,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 392 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from UARK. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in finance. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 391 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from UT Austin. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
University of Iowa comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in finance. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 388 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from Iowa. About 20% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in finance. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 384 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from UMCP. About 29% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for finance majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 381 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 30% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in finance. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 361 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from UNC Charlotte. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in finance. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 353 people received their bachelor's degree in finance from UPenn. Of these students, 32% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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